RELIANT AT HOME HOSPICE

Medicare defines Hospice as end-of-life treatment, focusing on the whole person, including support for physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The primary purpose of Hospice is to control pain and other symptoms so the patient can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice stresses quality or life and is an alternative to extended medical or curative treatments.

Hospice services are provided in the comfort of a patient’s home. Hospice care can also be provided at a Medicare-certified Hospice facility, hospital, or skilled nursing center.

Hospice services are 100% covered for beneficiaries with Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plan, and most Commercial Insurance plans. However, Medicare only covers Hospice care if the Hospice provider is Medicare-approved. Coverage includes everything needed related to the terminal illness.

Hospice requires an order from a physician - either the patient’s physician or the Hospice Medical Director - who certifies the illness is terminal (life expectancy of less than 6 months). Hospice can be recertified for longer periods of time if medically appropriate and necessary and as long as the patient agrees not to seek curative treatments.